Risk Program Manager

Banner Health

Risk Program Manager overseeing risk management operations from Banner Medical Center to improve patient safety. Collaborating with healthcare teams, managing risk data, and fostering professional development.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, including risk assessment, data analysis, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in developing and implementing risk management plans while promoting patient safety and quality of care.

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Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentPatient SafetyData AnalysisHealthcare Regulations

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentData AnalysisClinical Risk ManagementPerformance Improvement Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationOral CommunicationNegotiation SkillsTeam PlayerAbility to Influence Change

Industry Keywords

The Joint Commission (TJC)Federal and State StatutesMedical TerminologyPatient CareAdverse Drug Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for the assigned entity’s risk management activities, which includes, but may not be limited to a general knowledge of corporate insurance programs, administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, and conducting risk management educational programs, complying with risk management related standards by The Joint Commission (TJC) and other accrediting and regulatory agencies with the objective of enhancing and promoting patient safety, quality of care, and minimizing losses to protect the assets of the facility
Develops, coordinates, and administers systems for risk identification, investigation and reduction
Performs risk assessments in various clinical settings and inspects patient care areas
Develops, implements and monitors entity-specific risk management plan
Collaborates with quality and patient safety representatives in developing performance improvement plans, indicators and goals
Works in conjunction with the patient safety officer, service excellence, and management in the investigation of potential or actual events/concerns
Participates in root cause analysis investigation and reporting of adverse drug events and sentinel events to the appropriate parties
Provides consultative advice to senior management, administrators, physicians, relevant internal department, nurses, and other personnel regarding patient safety and risk management issues
Collects, evaluates and presents relevant data on risk management claims data to CEOs, administrators, physician committees, leadership groups, department heads and Human Resources; this includes aggregate data summaries, trend analyses, and claims and litigation information
Assists in resolving treatment issues, including patient decisions made against medical advice (AMA), refusals of treatment, and consent issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a knowledge of risk management as normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
Four to five years in Risk Management or equivalent experience required
Must possess strong written and oral communications skills, presentation skills, team player, ability to influence change without direct authority, and negotiation skills
Must demonstrate and apply knowledge of federal and state statutes specific to health care, medical terminology and hospital or department policies, procedures and practices
Requires ability to manage and negotiate in emotional and confrontational situations, with sensitivity to operations and culture of facilities and organization as a whole.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for ongoing education through both ASHRM and the Arizona Society of Healthcare Risk Management
CPHRM is required within two years of hire
Support in obtaining certification through provision of study materials and ongoing study group.